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Outdoor photograph of a tall, slender, copper-coloured ceremonial flagstaff (dhvaja stambha) rising against a bright blue sky, with a decorated finial and an orange flag at its top. A figure in an orange robe with a white flower garland stands at its base, pulling the rope that raises the flag. A tall coconut palm stands behind the pole, and a carved stone bull (Nandi) decorated with yellow, orange and purple flower garlands sits at the left edge. Two more people in orange and white clothing appear at the lower right, one holding a brass tray. The scene suggests a flag-hoisting ceremony at a temple festival.

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Outdoor photograph of a tall, slender copper-clad flagstaff with spiral bands, topped by a small ornate finial and an orange cloth streamer, rising against a bright blue sky beside palm trees. At the base, a silver deity murti or statue with yellow, red and purple flower garlands and a brass pedestal with marigold garlands stands on the left. On the right, a figure in orange robes with a flower garland pulls a white rope to hoist the flag, while another orange-robed person assists beside him. Two people in orange are visible, with the hoister holding the rope overhead and an assistant at his side. Brass oil lamps and offerings sit near the pedestal.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23A tall copper-clad flagstaff with a decorated finial rises against a clear blue sky beside a palm tree, its base wrapped with yellow and orange marigold garlands. A devotee in orange robes and a white and marigold garland pulls a rope to hoist an orange flag at the top, while another person in orange robes watches upward at the right edge. Two or three more people stand at the lower right. The scene is an outdoor flag-hoisting at a festival.2008-12-23Photograph of a flag-hoisting ceremony at a Brahmotsava celebration. A tall copper-coloured ceremonial flagstaff, wrapped in spiral bands and topped with an ornate finial, rises against a bright blue sky beside coconut palms. At its base sits a carved stone pedestal draped with marigold and yellow garlands. A man in orange robes and a white garland pulls the rope that hoists the flag. Behind him, two more people in orange robes stand, one holding a brass offering plate, with beaded necklaces visible. Sunlight flares at the upper right.2008-12-23Outdoor photo of a flag-hoisting ritual at a tall, copper-coloured dhwaja stambha (flagstaff) with a spiralled shaft, a carved base and a small ornate top, bearing a saffron flag near its tip. Marigold and yellow garlands hang from its base. A man in saffron robes wearing a white floral garland pulls a rope to raise the flag under a clear blue sky, with a coconut palm behind. To the right, two more men in saffron with rudraksha-style necklaces stand near, one holding a ceremonial plate, and a partly visible person stands at the lower right. A cameraman with a video camera is at the right edge.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23Photograph of a flag-hoisting ceremony under a clear blue sky beside palm trees. A tall copper-clad ceremonial flagstaff with a small ornate top and an orange flag rises from a stone base decorated with marigold and yellow-red flower garlands. In the foreground, a man in orange robes and a white flower garland pulls a rope to raise the flag. Beside and behind him, several people in orange robes stand with hands raised in devotion, and a red-orange umbrella appears at the right edge. A few people in colourful clothing are partly visible at the far left.2008-12-23A tall ornate wooden flagstaff with a carved finial and a spiral of decorative bands rises against a clear blue sky, flanked by coconut palms. A saffron-orange flag flutters from its top. Marigold and multicoloured flower garlands hang around the base of the pole. At lower right, a person in orange robes pulls the hoisting rope, guiding the flag upward during a flag-hoisting ceremony.2008-12-23Photograph of a flag-hoisting ceremony at a Brahmotsava. A tall copper-banded dhvaja staff rises against a bright blue sky beside a coconut palm, its base garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. A man in orange ochre robes pulls a white rope to raise the flag, while other saffron-clad people stand nearby, one wearing a rudraksha mala and another smiling beside him. Bottom right, devotees in orange are partly visible. Left edge shows a decorated mound garlanded with marigolds and a purple cloth.2008-12-23Low-angle photograph of a flag-hoisting ceremony at a temple under a clear blue sky. A tall copper-coloured flagpole, wrapped with bands and decorated with a garland, rises past palm trees. At left, a dark stone Nandi bull statue wears a garland of yellow and white flowers. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace pulls the hoisting rope, and other orange-robed figures stand at right beneath a red-orange umbrella. Sunlight flares at the upper right.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23